The Best Summer Vacations of 2016

12. CHICAGO

June through August is a great time to catch a ballgame at Wrigley Field, walk through Millennium Park and get your photo taken with Cloud Gate, or “The Bean” to locals. To cool off (average temperatures hover between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit), hop on a Chicago architecture river cruise and make your way through the city by boat. Plus, summer in the Windy City offers the chance to sprawl out along 26 miles of public beaches, check out numerous festivals and witness memorable fireworks displays at Navy Pier.